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Gin pole game at la Seyne sea festival in 1845. ( " l'Illustration "). |
Typical Lyon bowling game, early 20th century. ( engraving by Deberny) |
Rope pulling was
a true olympic game. |
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Boat race, 1845. (" L'Illustration ") |
Football in Guiana, mid 19th century |
Polychromatic low-relief, decorating Ti's mastaba in Saqqarah (Egypt- 5th Dynasty, 2400 bc) |
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2 wrestlers on an engraving advertising for Notre Dame de Santé Chapel's celebration in Carpentras.(around 1860). |
Joinville battalion military exercise, used by Pierre de Coubertin for his Olympic Games. |
Gym frame. Early 19th century.
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